The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V100000·Announced 2021-02-19

KME Recalls TDA Firetrucks Due to Trailer Brake Wiring Defect

KME is recalling 2001-2020 TDA tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks because incorrect wiring in the trailer's ABS control module may cause brake failure, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2001-2020 TDA tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks. The recall addresses a defect in the Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module located on the ladder trailer, which may have incorrect wire connections.

Incorrect wiring can cause the trailer brakes to not operate properly when the ABS system is activated. This malfunction could lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring and connections and replace any incorrect hardware free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KME TDA
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
94

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TDA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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